Wisconsin's Lakefront Adventure. This adventure begins in Kenosha and will end in Green Bay. What you'll expericance is superb fishing, sailing, swimming and beautiful vistas await you. Also you'll endure the tastes of our state.
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Kenosha, WI
Namesaked by the Potawatomi Indians, the word means "Pike or Pickerel". Take some time out to try your wits at deep water fishing either by your own boat or through a professional charter. Within the city of Kenosha, spend some time at the
Kenosha County Historical Society Museum.
The Kemper Center is another area of Historic buildings dating back to the mid 1800s. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy a peaceful walk through
Hawthorn Hollow, the cities public garden and arboretum. Your kids will love the
Kenosha Lakeshore Trolley. Museums that shouldn't be missed include
Kenosha Public Museum and the Palumbo Civil War Museum at Carhage College. The
Factory Outlet Center will offer a little of everything for the bargan shoppers.
--> Wisconsin Information Center
I-94 Rest area 26, Kenosha, 53140.
--> Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha 53141
-->Hawthorn Hollow
880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha 53142
-->Kemper Center
6501 Third Ave, Kenosha 53140
--> Lake Michigan Fishing Pier
-->Kenosha County Historical Society & Museum
6300 Third Ave, Kenosha 53140
-->Kenosha Lakeshore Trolley
414-657-1011
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Racine
Continue your Adventure up Hwy 32, the next visit you'll be seeing is Racine. In 1883, William Horlick made the first malted milkshake. Thus Racine is the birthplace to this delicious invention. Some significat attractions include the
Golden Rondelle Theater on the grounds of the Johnson Wax Company. Desiged by Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous Wisconsinite. In downtown Racine, take some time to visit
Racine County Historical Museum and Wustum Museum of Fine Arts. The
Racine Zoo on the shores of Lake Michigan and
Wind Point Lighthouse will entertain the kids. This Wind Point Lighthouse is one of Wisconsin's tallest functioning navel avaitors. May I add that Reefpoint Marina is a great choice for a scenic lunchoen. If you wish take a local cruise to see Racine from a different vista.
-->Golden Rondelle Theater
14th & Franklin St, Racine, 53403
--> Racine County Historical Museum
701 Main Street, Racine 53403
-->Racine Zoological Garden
North Main Street, Racine 53402
-->Wustum Museum of Fine Arts
2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine 53404
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Oak Creek
Contining up Hwy 32 you'll definatly need to pay a visit to this old Crafty village. Highlight of this community is
Christmas Tree Museums with 12 rooms decorated year round for the jolly holiday. Also
Market Place is filled with shops designed as the 1800 era.
-->Christmas Tree Museum
8680 Market Place, Oak Creek 53154
-->Market Place
Hwy 32 & Puetz Rd, Oak Creek 53154
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Cederburg
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For now we will by-pass the Milwaukee Metro in order to get to our finale destinations in Brown County. I will make note now that on a future adventure I'll detail what to see and do in Milwaukee since it deserves a tour of its own.
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Anyway, back to Cederburg. In 1864 the
Cedarburg Woolen Mill was errected along the banks of the Ceder Creek. The buildings of the mill have been preserved and today also incorperate the
Ceder Creek Settlement, a collection of 30+ shops, botiques and galleries.
Stone Mill Winery is a highlight which offers tours and sampling of many assortments of fine wines. Not too far away is
Brewery Works an old Brewery which has turned into the home of many exhibits of local artisans. Downtown Cedarburg has been designated a National Historic District. The local Chamber of Commerce has self-guilding brochures. They'll let you know information about historic places to stay and offer carrage rides.
-->Cedar Creek Settlement
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd, Cedarburg 53012
-->Stone Mill Winery
W70 W6340 Bridge Rd, Cedarburg 53012
-->Brewery Works
W62 N78 Riveredge Dr., Cedarburg 53012
-->Covered Bridge Park
Jct Hwys I-43 & 60, Cedarburg
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Grafton
Immediately north of Cedarburg on Hwy 60i s Grafton where
Stonecroft is located. What you'll expect to find is a shopping village lined with Old World Buildings.
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Port Washington
From Grafton take Hwy 57 to Hwy 32 for one of Wisconsin's favorite premier sport fishing locations. Port Washington was once a major commercial fishing port and is now a center for charter fishing. What you'll expect to catch is chinook, salmon and trout. If the fishing isn't enough of a catch you may enjoy one of the towns fish shops or local restaurant. Take a stroll out into the lake to the
1860 lighthouse or simply to enjoy the harbor. ON Main St, the
Ozaukee County Courthouse is noted for its gold plated dome and its distinctive architecture. On Grand Avenue, the
Pebble House was built of pertectly aligned stones from the beaches of Lake Michigan.
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Town of Belgium
From Port Washington , go northward on I-43 to Belgium where you'll find a mile of public beach at
Harrington Beach State Park.
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Sheboygan
This German fishing community is next on our tour. Bratwurst is the native food here and residents claim this is the best place in Wisconsin to enjoy this course on a "Hard Roll" with delicious German Mustard, plenty of sauerkraut and onions. The
John Michael Kohler Art Center is a former family mansion and today hosts plays, musical events and the annual outdoor festival. The
Sheboygan County Musuem built in 1848 origianlly was intended as the home of Judge David Taylor. Also within the proberty confines is a restored log cabin and barn. Local parks to see inclued the
Indian Mound Park where a Chief's princess has an open grave for all to view. There is a total of 34 archological buiral mounds dating back to C500-1000AD.
My father one time decided to become a native ghost and scare us nearly to death for trespassing on sacrad ground. Kohler Andrae State Park offers a mile 1/2 of spectacular dunes and beachfront as well as several self-guided nature trails. This is an excellent spot to do a night of camping, please do not feed the animals. For the Golfer's check out
Whistling Straits Country Club, GOLFWEEK" selected it 11th among "America's 100 Best Modern Courses" for 1999. Tiger Woods even stated at the recent golf tour that it was a challenge. Also twenty miles west of Sheboygan off Hwy 23 in the town of Greenbush is the
Old Wade House and 1853era restored stage coach inn built on the famous
Old Plank Road which connected Fond Du Lac to Sheboygan. On the premises you'll tour a private home, a blacksmith shop and the worlf famous Wesley Jung Carriage Museum.
-->John Michael Koler Art Center
608 New York Ave, Sheboygan, 53081
-->Sheboygan County Museum
3110 Erie Ave, Sheboygan 53081
-->Indian Mound Park
South 12th Street & Panther Ave
Sheboygan 53083
-->Whistling Straits
N 8501 County LS
Sheboygan, WI 53083
-->The Old Wade House
Route 23, Greenbush, 53026
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Manitowoc
From Sheboygan continue on I-43 to Manitowoc and Two Rivers where more maritime attractions await. Among them are the
Manitowoc Maritime Museum & home to
USS Cobia. This is the largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes, displays within the museum deplict 19th century waterfront. Manitowoc's local Burger Boat company was a main shipbuilder for our navy during WWII. The
Rahr-West Art Museum, is a renovated Victorian Mansion which has a fine array of art. West of the Lake is a privatly run botanical garden with some very nicely done displays of plants. For those with a sweet tooth for ice cream stop at any of these locations:
Ceder Crest, Beerntsens Candies, and the Old Opera House (Two Rivers). If you'd like to tour a natural Bakery, check out
Natural Ovens.
Pine River Dairy west of Manitowoc on English lake Road hold some fine specims of various cheese and 25 cent Ice Cream. Another short excursion west of Manitowoc off of Hwy JJ is
Pine Crest Historical Village, a typical pre-1900 village with 14 restored, fully furnished buildings.
-->Manitowoc Maritime Museum & USS Cobia
75 Maritive Dr, Manitowoc 54220
-->Rahr-West Art Museum
Park Street & N. 8th St, Manitowoc 54220
-->West of the Lake Gardens
915 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc 54220
-->Cedar Crest
2000 South Tenth Street, Manitowoc, 54220
--> Beerntsens Confectionary Incorporated
108 N 8th St, Manitowoc, 54220
-->Natural Ovens Bakery
4300 County Road Cr, Manitowoc 54220
-->Pine River Dairy
10115 English Lake Rd, Manitowoc, 54220
-->Pine Crest Historical Society
924 Pine Crest Lane, Manitowoc, 54220
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Two Rivers
Just north of Manitowoc, Two Rivers is another excellent commercial fishing port. It's also famous for being the birthplace of the ice cream sundae, created in 1881 and originally sold on guess which day of the week? Hum...You can take a brief tour of the
Washington House Museum (Also known the Old Opera House)and enjoy a Sunday for yourself. Not very far is
Neshotah Park, where during the summer is a hotspot on this side of the state. The park has everything from recreational fields to public beach access. Warning Seagull are also a resedent here, watch your heads and food. Just west of Two Riverson Hwy 10 is
Woodland Dunes Nature Center which offers educational and recreational scenic trails. Take Hwy 42 North of Two Rivers is
Point Beach Energy INformation Center. Have you ever wondered how we get electricity from Nuclear Energy. Well this plant is your answer all your questions. Also in the area is
Point Beach State Forest which is a favorite camping spot with miles of Forest trails along side to beaches. The nearby communtiy of Mishicot is where
Old School is located. This three story building holds a number of collectables. For those whom enjoy golfing then you'll be finding your way to
Fox Hills Golf Resort.
-->Neshotah Park
Zlatnik Dr, Two Rivers 54241
-->Point Beach Energy Information Center
6600 Nuclear Dr, Two Rivers 54241
-->Point Beach State Forest
9400 County O, Two Rivers 54241
-->Woodland Dunes Nature Center
Hwy 310, Two Rivers 54241
-->Washington House Museum
1622 Jefferson Street,Two Rivers, 54241
-->Rogers Street Fishing Village
2102 Jackson St, Two Rivers 54241
-->The Old School
315 Elizabeth St., Mishicot 54228
-->Fox Hills Golf & Resort
250 W. Church St, Mishicot, 54228-0129
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Kewaunee
Proceeding north on Hwy 42 the next stop is Kewaunee. On the courthouse square, you'll need to visit the
Kewaunee County Historical Museum and Old Jail. The tallest grandfather's clock in the world you'd find at
Svoboda Industries.
Might I add that these clocks make excellent Wedding gifts, My Grandfather gave a clock to each of his children on that special day. What's reallly nice is they everlasting.
-->Kewaunee County Historical Museum & Old Jail
Courthouse Wquare, Kewaunee 54216
-->Svoboda Industies, Inc
Hwy 42, Box 214K, Kewaunee 54216
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Algoma
From Kewaunee, continue up the peninsula to the city of Algoma, another fishing port. This is also the location of the
Von Stiehl Winery which specializes in apple and cherry wines.
I have yet to tour this winery but I can say I'm a fan of their products!
-->Von Stiehl Winery
114 Navario St, Algoma 54201
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Green Bay
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Were taking a detour from the Door Peninsula to head west to Green Bay. If you still would like further information pretaining to the journey around the Door please see my other weekend journey titled Scenic Drives: Door County.
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For many, the first stop to Green Bay will have to be the
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame which honors none other than the "Green and Gold." But Green Bay has a very long history because the Woodland Indian tribes, French voyagers, fur trappers, Jesuit missionaries - during the 17th century, traveleed down the historic water highway called the Fox River to this bay mouth of Green Bay. This stopping place became Wisconsin's first settlement - the area that is now the City of Green Bay. Other highlights of the City would be the
National Railroad Museum with displays over 75 rail cars with engines and for the kids yep train rides.
Heritage Hill State Park is a 40acre park with authentic historical buildings much like Manitowoc's Pine Crest. The
Neville Public Museum contains a permanent exhibit surveying 10,000 years of Wisconsin's history from the Ice Age to Modern Day Era.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and amusment park is definetly fun for all ages. For those feeling a little lucky try out
Oneida Bingo and Casino. Just outside of Green Bay in DePere is
White Pillars. Built in 1836, this was the first offical bank in the state and today houses the DePere Historical Society. Lastly to the north of Green Bay in the village of Howard just 11 miles northwest of Green Bay on Cnt Rd IR is the
N.E.W. Zoo.
-->Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanctuary Rd, Green Bay 54302
-->Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
1901 Oneida St. Box 10567, Green Bay 54307
-->Heritage Hill State Park
2640 South Webster Ave, Green Bay 54301
-->National Railroad Museum
22285 S. Broadway, Green Bay 54304
-->Neville Public Museum
210 Museum Place, Green Bay 54303
-->Oneida Bingo and Casino
Irene Moore Activity Center, Hwy 172, Green Bay
-->White Pillars
403 N. Broadway, DePere
-->N.E.W Zoo
4418 Reforestation Road, Green Bay, WI 54313
